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Written by Chris K Skateboarding is awesome, but it is really easy to injure yourself if you aren’t wearing protection. If you don’t want scraped knees or broken bones, you will need a good set of skateboard pads. Skateboard Pads are essential for everyone, especially beginners learning to fall correctly. Skateboard pads keep you safe, but they also help you …
Written by Chris K Are you looking for the best skateboard backpack to carry your skateboard and all of your skateboard gear? Regular backpacks can carry most of your stuff, but they aren’t durable enough to hold a skateboard, all of your skating tools, skateboard pads, helmet, and other essentials. A good skateboard backpack will hold your skateboard and all …
Written by Chris K So, you want to get into longboarding, but you aren’t sure where to start? It can be overwhelming figuring out which longboard to buy when you have never stepped foot on one before. This guide will help you find the best longboards for beginners who want to learn what style of riding they enjoy, get into …
Written by Chris K Are you looking for the best skate tool out there? Whether riding in the skate park or building a new board from scratch, a skate tool is a must-have. If you are in the middle of a skateboard session and need to repair your board, you will need a skate tool. What do you need when …
Written by Chris K Looking for the best skateboard bearings? Depending on if you prefer to do trick skateboarding or riding street, the type of skateboard bearing matters. Different bearings are built with different materials, and some bearings will glide smoother, roll faster or be able to handle taking curbs or stairs or ollies. If you aren’t sure which bearing …
Written by Chris K Want to get into longboarding and aren’t sure where to start? Each longboard deck is designed for different riding styles and your skill level, and it can be intimidating to find the right longboard deck for you. Whether you are planning on going from cruising to freestyle riding or you are a beginner and need help …
Written by Chris K Are you looking for the best skateboard trucks in 2026? If you are looking for the best skateboard trucks for street, beginners, or those on a tight budget. Or, if you are unsure what type of truck to get or what size of truck you need for your skateboard, I have you covered. Skateboard trucks are …
Written by Chris K If you are looking for the best longboard trucks for your style of longboard riding but aren’t sure what to look for in good longboard trucks or what type of longboard truck to experiment on, let me help you. Not all longboard trucks are created equal, and depending on your riding style, you may want to …
Written by Chris K If there is one thing to know about skateboarders, we love brand names, and we are loyal to our favorite skateboard brands whether you choose to start riding a brand because they have a great team of pro skaters. Or if you are looking for a well-established skateboard company made by skateboarders to how well their …
Written by Chris K Are you looking at getting into longboarding and want to find out what the best longboard brands are? Unfortunately, not all longboards are created equal. What riding style you want to get into makes a difference when purchasing a longboard. If you are into cruising, freeriding, downhill riding, or longboard dancing, there are better longboard brands …
